Pyrrole Red

 

 

Pyrrole Red

 

 

Pyrrole red is a recent development in artist pigment courtesy of the researchers from the automotive industry.  They need a bright, warm, and lightfast red that did not depend on highly toxic cadmium based pigments.  Pyrrole red is an organic pigment that was developed and used for expensive sports cars like Ferrari.  It is lightfast and has a orange shade to it.  For more information about this bold red, consult this comprehensive squidoo article

 

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Pyrrole red on 3D art

 

One way to appreciate pyrrole red is to see it in 3D.  More specifically, this dimensional geometric sculpture made from 1/4" square steel bar will do nicely. The simple yet sophicated design is so much more bold with the firery red of pyrrole red.